"missed estimates" is correct and can be used in written English.
For example, "The quarterly reports missed estimates and came in lower than expected."
The retailer missed estimates for the fifth consecutive quarter.
Kohl's slumped 6.4 percent after November sales missed estimates.
Dow Chemical dropped 10 percent after its earnings missed estimates.
Sales, earnings per share and the third-quarter revenue forecast all missed estimates, Mr. Gelblum said.
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance dropped 3.55% as the drugstore chain's same-store sales missed estimates.
But when it comes to revenue, six of 10 have missed estimates.
Fourth-quarter sales and earnings will also miss estimates.
[C6.] Tech Forecasts Weigh on Stocks Stocks fell after eBay and Qualcomm said profit might miss estimates.
Other companies to decline after saying earnings will miss estimates included Williams-Sonoma and Advanta.
A Goldman , Sachsanalyst, Richard Greenfield, said Disney might miss estimates for its second quarter.
Some analysts believe Kohlberg Kravis will become more involved if Primedia continues to miss estimates.
